West Somerset District
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Overview
Annual Rev
£26.9k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£144
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
44 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£48
12 mo avg
↓25%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect West Somerset District market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£27,551 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +£6•• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£129)
3 bedrooms (£72)
2 bedrooms (£52)
1 bedroom (£29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the West Somerset District market averaged 472 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.
An average West Somerset District listing earns £22K/year. High-performing listings earn £52K, while low-performing listings earn £9K.
Average occupancy in West Somerset District is 35%, producing RevPAR of £43 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in West Somerset District, at £40K.
Rules vary across West Somerset District. Minehead: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, planning permission only if significant property changes. Standard business rates apply. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Watchet: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing, planning permission for material changes only. Business rates applicable. Minimal enforcement, active STR market. Dunster: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations beyond planning rules for conversions. Business rates required. Light enforcement, tourism-friendly area with many operating STRs. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The West Somerset District Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 15%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are TV (92%), Internet (84%), Heating (79%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+99%), Washing Machine (+37%), Bbq (+20%).
Average daily rate in West Somerset District is £155, down 12% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.
Guests in West Somerset District book an average of 44 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 41 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 19% higher than weekday occupancy.